Secret Crisis: Battleworld Chapter 13
Egypt,
"Is everyone okay?" Asked Marc
"Sara. We have to get Sara back!" shouts Ava
"We'll get her back. *Hnggh* Is this flying dinner plate intact?" Asked Marc.
"All flight functions operational." said Gideon.
"Where the hell are we?" Asked Harley
"Egypt. Approximately 10 miles outside of Cairo." Explained Gideon.
"Good. We'll head there and see if we can ask got directions to the deadlands. I actually have a contact that can help." Explained Marc.
"And what? You go and the rest of us stay here?" Asked Ava
"No. You're coming with." said Marc.
"Eh, eh, eh! I don't think so." adds Harley.
"Ugh fine. You and your little Suicide Squad can come with. But Sharko stays. We gotta blend in without attracting attention. If anyone figured out we escaped the dome, who knows what else Kang will do. Or who he's gonna send this time". Explained Marc.
"I'm going too." adds Yelena.
"Yeah, some of us have experience in stealth ops so you can use all the help you can get Spectre." Added John.
"Just don't get in my way or do anything stupid" said Marc.
Ava takes the captain chair and plots a course for Cairo.
Cairo, outside the dome.
Marc Spectre, Ava, The Thunderbolts and The Suicide Squad all walked through the crowded streets of Cairo incognito only relying on their gear hidden within their civilian clothes to blend in.
"Remember. Violence is a last resort. We meet my contact, get the info and we save Sara. Got it?" Asked Marc
"Got it" said Ava
"You worry too much Moony, we'll be fine" said Harley
"By that logic, hopefully we'll barely survive fighting a giant space starfish" said Yelena.
"A what?" asked Marc.
"Don't go there Harley" adds Bloodsport
"The fuck is he on about?" Asked Ava
"Trust me, you don't want to know" said Bloodsport
"Technically it never happened" said Peacemaker
"For once I think you and I finally agree on something" said Bloodsport
"Why don't you want to talk about Project: Starfish?" Asked Ratcatcher-2
"Project: Starfish?" Asked Zemo
"ALRIGHT ENOUGH!" shouts Marc.
The crowd then took a look at the group before returning to their business.
"As much as I'd love to sit here and talk about a fuckin Patrick Star from Space, we are actually on the clock here!" said Marc.
Ghost then catches something from her peripheral.
"I think we got company" she tells the group.
"Looks like Kang knew we'd be here. Sent a search party." said Yelena.
"I count 10, maybe 20 tangos" said John.
"Permission to engage?" Asked Peacemaker
"No!" Marc loudly whispered.
"psst! This way!" shouts Harley as she stumbled upon a market plaza.
"Good call. This way!" said Marc
Kang's search party passes through the market plaza, patrolling the area. They concluded their search and left.
Marc goes to check to see if the coast was clear as did Harley and the others.
"Alright we're good. Regroup on me" said Marc
"Fall in!" said John.
"You ever turn that soldier switch off?" Asked Bloodsport
"You're just jealous we finally have someone on the team that actually appreciates the chain of command." said Peacemaker
"What? You mean like Flagg?"
"That's exactly what I mean Dubois!"
"Who is this Flagg?" Asked Yelena
"An old friend." said Harley
"Where's Ava?" Asked Taskmaster
"Shit. Ava? AVA!" shouts Marc
"I believe she is over there" said Zemo seeing Ava returning from a food vendor.
"Food? Seriously? Now?" Asked Marc.
"Hey don't judge me! I've developed stress eating in recent years okay?! And I'm REALLY stressing out over here!" said Ava taking a stress filled bite.
"Ooooh do they have any churros? I'd kill for one right now" said Harley.
"Harley, first off we're in Egypt, not Mexico. Second, this isn't the time for a snack break!" shouts Marc.
"How about we meet this contact of yours and we all take a breather yeah? Everyone is clearly on edge" said Bloodsport.
"*sigh* Fine. Once we rendezvous, we'll bring the team too for a breather. Deal?" Asked Marc.
Everyone nods with Marc leading the team onward.
Marc then pulls our his GPS getting a reading on the location of his contact.
"Are we there yet?" Asked Harley.
"What are you tired?" Asked Marc.
"I'm thirsty too" she said.
"I can create some shade of you like?" Asked Blonsky
"Emile, what did I say attracting attention?" Asked Marc.
"We should be far and enough away from civilians." said Bloodsport.
"Fine" said Marc
Emile turned into the Abomination as he carries Harley.
"Thank you" she said.
"Shouldn't be much longer hopefully." said Emile.
Marc finally leads the others to the location of his contact. An old house away from the crowded streets. He knocks on the door as he awaits an answer.
"So who is this contact of yours?" Asked Yelena.
"Someone who probably thinks I'm long dead." Explained Marc.
"Five bucks it's his wife" wagered Peacemaker
"How could you be so sure?" Asked Zemo
"C'mon." Someone who thinks I'm long dead"? That's a dead giveaway" said Peacemaker.
"I'll take that bet." adds Ghost.
"Jesus Christ" nods Bloodsport in disapproval.
The door opens before the team.
"Hello Layla"
"Marc?" the woman asked
The two shared an reunited embrace of which fella like a lifetime ago since their last.
"So. You're Marc's contact?" Asked Ava.
"Yes and I'm also his wife" said Layla.
"HA! CALLED IT!!!" shouts Peacemaker
The others just stare at him.
"Sorry"
"Look we need your help. My girlfriend was taken to the Deadlands by Kang and we need to rescue her. Can you help us?" Asked Ava.
"Let's talk. Tea? " Layla offers.